Dan Etzler

Dan Etzler is an experienced professional in food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs with a significant tenure at Cargill since July 2008, where current responsibilities include leading the regulatory team for North American Protein facilities and overseeing food safety and quality functions across multiple divisions. Prior roles at Cargill involved directing efforts within beef and case ready facilities, focusing on risk assessment and policy influence. Dan's background includes various roles in quality assurance with notable companies such as Smithfield Packing Company, Bryan Foods, and Welch's, supported by a Master of Science in Food Science from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from The Ohio State University.